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M48 |
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| GENERAL INFORMATION |
| Designations |
M48 |
| Manufacturer(s) |
GMC, Ford, Chrysler |
| Status |
Production complete. Phased out of service with USA. |
| Production Period |
1952-1959 (1) |
Production Quantity |
11703 (1) |
| Type |
MBT |
Crew |
4 |
| Length, overall |
8.444 m |
Length, hull |
6.705 m |
| Width, overall |
3.631 m |
Height, overall |
3.241 m |
| Combat Weight |
44906kg |
Unloaded Weight |
42240kg |
| Radio, external |
n/a |
Communication, crew |
n/a |
| FIREPOWER |
| Main Armament |
90mm M41 gun |
Ammunition Carried |
60x90mm |
| Gun Traverse |
360 |
Elevation/Depression |
+19/-9 |
| Traverse Rate |
24/s |
Elevation Rate |
n/a |
| Gun Stabilization |
none |
Rangefinder |
optical (M13) |
| Night Vision |
yes |
Auto-Loader |
no |
| Secondary Armament |
7.62mm MG (coaxial)
12.7mm MG (AA) |
Ammunition Carried |
5900x7.62mm
900x12.7mm |
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| MOBILITY CHARACTERISTICS |
| Engine |
Continental 12-cylinder air-cooled AV-1790-5B/7/7B/7C petrol (2) |
Transmission |
CD-850-4/4A/4B, planetary gear shift with hydraulic torque converter (2 forward, 1 reverse) |
| Horsepower |
810hp at 2800rpm |
Suspension |
torsion bar |
| Power/Weight Ratio |
18.03 hp/t |
Track Width |
711 mm |
| Speed, on road |
41.8 km/h |
Track Ground Contact |
4 m |
| Fuel Capacity |
757 litres |
Ground Pressure |
0.78 kg/cm2 |
| Range, on road |
113 km |
Gradient |
60% |
| Fuel Consumption |
n/a |
Vertical Obstacle |
0.915 m |
| Turning Radius |
n/a |
Trench Crossing |
2.59 m |
| Ground Clearance |
0.393 m |
Fording |
1.219 m (3) |
| SURVIVABILITY FEATURES |
| Smoke Laying |
none |
NBC Protection |
yes |
| Armor Details |
Cast hull and turret. Frontal arc armor thickness is 101-120mm; side armor 51-76mm; rest of the vehicle protected by 12-44mm. |
| TECHNICAL DRAWINGS AND OTHER IMAGES |
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| NOTES |
(1) Production period and production quantity here refer to total of the M48 series.
(2) Auxiliary engine: GMC Model A-41.
(3) Fording depth 2.4m with preparation. |
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